Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Netanyahu cut off the government’s nose to spite the country’s face

Netanyahu cut off the government’s nose to spite the country’s face

Opinion: If the former PM and his allies say there is no merit to a law they renewed each year when they were in power,… Read More ›

As Israel mulls 3rd virus shot, study shows antibody levels high after 6 months

As Israel mulls 3rd virus shot, study shows antibody levels high after 6 months

Study also indicates that elderly, immunocompromised retained high antibody levels; government weighing new measures amid signs vaccine less effective against Delta variant Israeli health workers… Read More ›

Gantz: Israel ready to provide assistance to Lebanon amid economic crisis

Gantz: Israel ready to provide assistance to Lebanon amid economic crisis

“As an Israeli, as a Jew and as a human being, my heart aches seeing the images of people going hungry on the streets of… Read More ›

Israel and the UAE have chosen peace and prosperity

Israel and the UAE have chosen peace and prosperity

Opinion: In a joint piece, the foreign ministers of Israel and UAE share their aspirations for a strong relationship and bilateral cooperation in a wide… Read More ›

A journalist followed 6 rookie doctors in NYC as they came of age during COVID

A journalist followed 6 rookie doctors in NYC as they came of age during COVID

27-year-old Emma Goldberg’s book ‘Life on the Line’ offers a look at how newly-minted physicians began their careers in the heart of a global, and… Read More ›

Mother’s instinct sent family scrambling to safety, says Miami collapse survivor

Mother’s instinct sent family scrambling to safety, says Miami collapse survivor

Gavriel Nir describes building coming down in 3 stages over minutes, giving him, sister, and mom time to escape; relatives of those missing fume at… Read More ›

Americans Disapprove Of How Biden Is Handling Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Poll Finds

Americans Disapprove Of How Biden Is Handling Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Poll Finds

WASHINGTON (JTA) — A majority of Americans disapprove of how President Joe Biden is handling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — they are split about why. More… Read More ›

Russian forces confront British warship in Black Sea military encounter

Russian forces confront British warship in Black Sea military encounter

A British warship became embroiled in a confrontation with Russian forces off the coast of the disputed territory of Crimea on Wednesday. Russia says one… Read More ›

Unhappy marriages can be fatal, increasing male death rate by 19%: Israeli study

Unhappy marriages can be fatal, increasing male death rate by 19%: Israeli study

Misery during marriage is ‘risk factor just like smoking,’ say Tel Aviv researchers, leaving men 69% more likely to die from a stroke Men who… Read More ›

IDF pounds Hamas targets in Gaza as cross-border violence ramps up again

IDF pounds Hamas targets in Gaza as cross-border violence ramps up again

Jerusalem reportedly signals to Hamas it is prepared to launch a fresh campaign if needed as Gaza militants, egged on by the terror outfit, keep… Read More ›

Getting serious for a change, Jon Lovitz reflects on childhood, faith and Israel

Getting serious for a change, Jon Lovitz reflects on childhood, faith and Israel

The comedian, singer and former ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member speaks about antisemitism and the media’s portrayal of the Jewish state PITTSBURGH JEWISH CHRONICLE —… Read More ›

Morgan Stanley CEO to NYC workers: Be back in the office by September or else

Morgan Stanley CEO to NYC workers: Be back in the office by September or else

New York (CNN Business)The CEO of one of Wall Street’s top investment banks has a message for employees in its New York offices. You need… Read More ›

Marble bases and bombs: Ex-Mossad chief hints at Israeli ops to thwart Iran nukes

Marble bases and bombs: Ex-Mossad chief hints at Israeli ops to thwart Iran nukes

Going against a long-standing practice of secrecy involving spy agency’s activities, Cohen describes Israeli effort to dissuade Iranian scientists from taking part in nuclear program,… Read More ›

Likud promises peaceful transition of power, again accuses Bennett of fraud

Likud promises peaceful transition of power, again accuses Bennett of fraud

Party continues to claim Yamina leader ‘hijacked votes from the right,’ falsely compares his actions to US electors switching voters’ choice of president Prime Minister… Read More ›

Biden warns he’ll tell Putin ‘what I want him to know’ as he defines goals of foreign tour

Biden warns he’ll tell Putin ‘what I want him to know’ as he defines goals of foreign tour

ALMOUTH, England – President Joe Biden told a hangar of US troops on Wednesday he was in Europe to defend the very concept of democracy,… Read More ›

Netanyahu amid incitement concerns: Don’t be afraid to stick it to them

Netanyahu amid incitement concerns: Don’t be afraid to stick it to them

Incitement talks expand following Shin Bet head’s concern over potential loss of life. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director Nadav… Read More ›

Analysis: New Zealand is a Five Eyes outlier on China. It may have to pick a side

Analysis: New Zealand is a Five Eyes outlier on China. It may have to pick a side

“Could it be that New Zealand is turning into … New Xi Land?” questioned an ominous voice over. It was part of a preview for… Read More ›

Will Knesset Speaker Levin postpone vote on new government?

Will Knesset Speaker Levin postpone vote on new government?

“Levin has the legal right to delay it by a week. It’s not playing a game with the law. It is understandable that we want… Read More ›

The Whole Foods Mouse in the Meat Showcase: A Halachic Analysis

The Whole Foods Mouse in the Meat Showcase: A Halachic Analysis

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com THE INCIDENT It happened in a Manhattan Whole Foods. A customer looking in a meat showcase found a mouse… Read More ›

Ashkenazi: Israel, int’l community partnering to weaken Hamas

Ashkenazi: Israel, int’l community partnering to weaken Hamas

“This is an Israeli, Palestinian, regional and international interest that will strengthen stability in the Middle East,” Israeli FM Gabi Ashkenazi said.   Israel will… Read More ›